Birthday Coloring Contest Gallery
As part of our 8th birthday celebration at our Libertyville Roastery, we hosted a coloring contest, and let’s just say, our community showed up with some serious creativity! Guests were invited to pick up a coloring sheet featuring their favorite Tala cafe and bring it to life with their own artistic flair.
The coloring station was buzzing all weekend long, with both kids and adults filling the space and putting color to paper. We were blown away by the range of entries — from playful to impressively detailed — and had a tough time narrowing down our favorites.
You can check out all of the amazing entries below. And if you’re curious to see who took the top spots in each age group, head over to our birthday recap blog to see the winning works of art!
Highwood
Libertyville
Winnetka
Michael Michalak
Meet Michael, a suburban native with a passion for storytelling, art, and the outdoors. You’ll find him at the Winnetka café, often connecting with customers or sharing his love for music. When he’s not behind the bar, Michael enjoys hiking, backpacking, and biking—or relaxing with his favorite vinyl and a warm Miel.